Makira

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Makira
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Makira and nearby islands
Geography
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Location of Makira in Solomon Islands
Location Solomon Islands
Coordinates 10°26′40″S 161°52′47″E / 10.44444°S 161.87972°E / -10.44444; 161.87972Coordinates: 10°26′40″S 161°52′47″E / 10.44444°S 161.87972°E / -10.44444; 161.87972
Area 3,190 km2 (1,230 sq mi)
Country
Solomon Islands
Province Makira-Ulawa Province
Largest city Kirakira

The island of Makira (formerly San Cristobal) is the largest island of Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. The island is located east of Guadalcanal and south of Malaita. The largest and capital city is Kirakira.

Pole for a ceremonial house (detail). Wood, Magura village (Makira, Solomon Islands), 17th century
Topographical map of Makira